How to Do Lawnmower Row

Lawnmower Row is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lawnmower Row

  1. 01Assume a staggered stance with the left foot forward and the right hand reaching toward the left ankle.
  2. 02Rest the left forearm on the left thigh to support the weight of the torso.
  3. 03Pull the right hand up toward the hip by driving the right elbow toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Contract the right side of the back at the top of the movement while keeping the shoulders level.
  5. 05Lower the hand back toward the floor until the arm is fully extended and the shoulder blade protracts.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lawnmower Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid rotating the torso upward; keep the chest parallel to the floor to ensure the back muscles do the work rather than the obliques.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lawnmower Row questions

What muscles does Lawnmower Row work?

Lawnmower Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lawnmower Row correctly?

Assume a staggered stance with the left foot forward and the right hand reaching toward the left ankle. Rest the left forearm on the left thigh to support the weight of the torso. Pull the right hand up toward the hip by driving the right elbow toward the ceiling. Contract the right side of the back at the top of the movement while keeping the shoulders level. Lower the hand back toward the floor until the arm is fully extended and the shoulder blade protracts.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lawnmower Row?

Avoid rotating the torso upward; keep the chest parallel to the floor to ensure the back muscles do the work rather than the obliques.

Is Lawnmower Row suitable for beginners?

Lawnmower Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lawnmower Row?

No. Lawnmower Row is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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